Screening Process
Definition: Screening involves evaluating each study against the inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Stages:
- Title and Abstract Screening.
- Full-Text Screening.
Tools:
- Rayyan: Free, user-friendly platform for screening studies collaboratively and resolving conflicts.
- Covidence: Manages screening and data extraction (FAS libraries currently do not have a subscription).
- DistillerSR: An online application designed specifically for the screening and data extraction phases of a systematic review. Subscription Fee!
- ASReview: An open-source tool for facilitating the citation screening process. Free!
Risk of Bias Assessment
Definition: Evaluating the validity and reliability of included studies.
Tools:
- CASP Checklists: Critical appraisal tools.
- ROBIS: For systematic reviews.
